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The Odyssey
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The Odyssey
by:
Homer
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Books 1–2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Book 9
Books 10–11
Books 12–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Video Plot Summary
Full Text
Preface to First Edition
Preface to Second Edition
Book I
Book II
Book III
Book IV
Book V
Book VI
Book VII
Book VIII
Book IX
Book X
Book XI
Book XII
Book XIII
Book XIV
Book XV
Book XVI
Book XVII
Book XVIII
Book XIX
Book XX
Book XXI
Book XXII
Book XXIII
Book XXIV
Footnotes:
Characters
Character List
Odysseus
Telemachus
Penelope
Athena
Calypso
Circe
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What makes Odysseus “the man of twists and turns”?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Homecoming
Divine justice
Cunning
Quotes By Section
Books 1–2
Books 3–4
Books 5–6
Books 7–8
Book 9
Books 10–11
Books 12–14
Books 15–16
Books 17–18
Books 19–20
Books 21–22
Books 23–24
Quotes By Character
Odysseus
Telemachus
Athena
Penelope
Circe
Calypso
Further Study
Context
Hospitality in Ancient Greece
The Odyssey and The Fantastic Journey
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Books 1-2
Books 3-4
Books 5-6
Books 7-8
Book 9
Books 10-11
Books 12-14
Books 15-16
Books 17-18
Books 19-20
Books 21-22
Books 23-24
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Table of Contents
Character List Quiz
Further study
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
Who is considered the only decent suitor?
Antinous
Amphinomus
Eurymachus
Eumaeus
2
of 5
Which god/goddess is most responsible for helping Odysseus and Telemachus?
Poseidon
Hera
Athena
Artemis
3
of 5
How does Eumaeus prove his worth?
He gives the beggar food and shelter.
He is able to string Odysseus’s bow.
He makes sacrifices to the gods.
He watches out for Telemachus.
4
of 5
Who kills Antinous’s father?
Laertes
Odysseus
Athena
Tiresias
5
of 5
Why does Poseidon vow to get revenge on Odysseus?
Because Odysseus seduced his wife
Because Poseidon hates Ithaca
Because Odysseus blinded his son
Because Poseidon loves Penelope
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MAIN IDEAS
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MAIN IDEAS
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